Category: Leaders

He works as a guiding force behind his employees and constantly motivates them to grow and bring forward something innovative in the interior design industry. Being the director of the company, Mr. Parth Parmar makes sure that all the products manufactured by his firm resonate with luxury and are reasonably priced for its customers. His out-of-the-box ideas have made him a celebrated name in the market.

Mr. Parmar ensures that his clients get products that match international standards. In the last two years, his company participated in several exhibitions and promotional events. With his intense knowledge and work, the company received a few accolades from Acetech-Mumbai, IIID Lucknow, Infrastructure Development Architecture Construction (IDAC) and Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

PARÉ Innovations Private Limited manufactures one-of-its-kind products in the Indian decor space. Mr. Parmar started the company keeping in mind three major principles: innovation, speed, and growth of stakeholders. A people’s person, he considers employees, distribution partners, customers, suppliers, government, and society as the stakeholders of his company. He acknowledges that each one of them is responsible for the company’s growth and success. Hence, it is the responsibility of the firm to work for their benefits. This outlook shows that Mr. Parmar is a blend of passion and profession.

ALL THINGS AVANT-GARDE

Mr. Parth Parmar wishes to make India one of the greatest players in the home décor and infrastructure segment. He works consistently to bring world-class interior design products to India that cater to the needs of consumers.

Everything that is manufactured at PARÉ Innovations Private Limited is waterproof and maintenance-free, and imparts a real wood feel to the space. He guarantees it to be a winning product, which can be used in both residential and commercial properties. PARÉ Soffit – Ceiling & Wall System is a revolutionary product that makes spaces luxurious and spacious.

Under Mr. Parmar’s leadership, PARÉ Innovations has launched three groundbreaking product categories, with one being a world‘s first and the other two being India’s first. All of these products are manufactured at the organisation’s cutting-edge manufacturing facility located in Gujarat. Some of these products have been conceptualised, designed, developed, and manufactured for the first time ever by the company, solidifying their position as original and genuine innovators.

HIS LIFELONG MENTOR

An ardent follower of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji, Mr. Parmar takes him to be his inspiration in life. He learnt to have purity in mind and sincerity in his actions by following his teachings. The lessons imparted by the spiritual guru have been instrumental in making him a successful person. He strongly believes that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji is the sole reason for his happiness and success, and after knowing him, he began manifesting his dreams and witnessing immense growth in his personal and professional life.

Mr. Parmar is an Indian, and believes in running his organisation on Indian ethos. He is convinced that the true growth of an individual or a company is only possible when they share the responsibility of making society grow. Thus, he gives back to society as a responsible corporate citizen.

With a zeal to identify and address unmet needs in global healthcare, Ms. Jaya Subramaniam leveraged her decades of experience in global biopharma to become a founding leader of a successful healthcare analytics start up Analytical Wizards and spearheaded its vision, growth, VC funding and successful exit to a large publicly held global healthcare intelligence entity, Definitive Healthcare in February 2022. She continues on the Executive Leadership Team of Definitive Healthcare, identifying and driving synergies across the integrated entity.

Ms. Subramaniam has an MBA from the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a Bachelor’s and Masters’ in Economics from the prestigious Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University. She started her career in the CPG industry and worked for a decade in companies like Diageo Plc and its Indian subsidiary, the UB Group. She worked in various positions across corporate strategy, market research, and brand marketing.

Motivated by using her business skills towards a more meaningful purpose, Ms. Subramaniam made a successful transition to biopharma two decades ago. Her cross-industry global experience helped her gain a broader perspective and worldview, enabling out-of-the-box thinking in an industry that was and continues to experience unprecedented pace of change and transformation.

Her diverse experience enabled her to bring a fresh perspective, challenge status quo, and creatively problem-solve to help businesses, organisations, teams, and individuals successfully navigate change, to innovate, transform and succeed in unchartered territory.

In 2017, Ms. Subramaniam partnered with her husband Ram Sharma, Founder and CEO of Analytical Wizards (AW) and his Leadership Team to build a long-term vision and strategic plan for the company and seek VC funding and investment to turbo charge growth and realise its vision. Through 2017-18, she led the Strategic Planning and VC negotiations. In fall of 2018, she formally joined AW on its Board of Directors and on the Executive Leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer. She executed the Strategic Plan and Vision by hiring, growing and mentoring a team of biopharma experts, developing the product roadmaps and analytical platforms and accelerators, and establishing the value proposition of its offerings. The company witnessed unprecedented growth with an enviable client base, including 4 of top 6 pharma and 6 of top 10 biotech companies worldwide.

In February 2022, AW merged with Definitive Healthcare, a publicly listed healthcare intelligence and data provider following a successful acquisition that led to financial success not just for the Founders and Leadership, but also for every single employee. The merger was a great strategic fit for the long-term potential and viability of AW’s vision with immense synergistic potential for the combined entity.

Above all, AW’s analytical accelerators have proven to bring scale, efficiency and accelerated speed to insights, as well as deeper, richer, real-time insights to enable bio-pharma companies to commercialise life-saving drugs faster and bring the right medicine to the right patient at the right time, thereby improving and potentially saving patient lives. So, the company built value for its employees, its eventual buyer, shareholders/investors, clients and to the global healthcare ecosystem.

PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP

Ms. Subramaniam is a visionary leader who inspires teams by establishing a meaningful aspirational vision and common purpose with potential transformational benefit for society, industry, clients, and employees alike. She strongly believes in the adage “Find purpose and the means will follow.” As a business leader, she has consistently tried to translate her vision into purpose with a clear business plan that is owned and aligned across every team member.

She aims at hiring good talent with varied skills and experience that can collectively contribute to the larger purpose. She inspires cross-functional teams to achieve incredible success by inculcating a collaborative and innovative culture while striving for excellence within each functional unit. Ms. Subramaniam is highly inspired by her parents and closely witnessed their tremendous professional success and social impact despite coming from humble backgrounds and growing up in pre independence India in the midst of World Wars. They rose above the challenges of living in a country through turbulent times.

Her leadership skills were shaped by her early childhood experiences and exposure to governance, public policy and administration, as well as sensitisation to issues of social inclusion, gender and women’s empowerment. Besides, her parents were in transferable jobs that accorded her an eclectic childhood with lots of travel and learning.

Thanks to her parents, Ms. Subramaniam had the privilege to live, study, and work across cities and have a very cosmopolitan upbringing. This made it possible for her to embrace diversity and change. Today, she has lived, worked and studied across continents, and this diverse experience has played a huge factor in shaping her leadership skills and in her global success. It has also made her witness how change is brought about at the grassroots. Living in different places made her truly value the common thread that connects everyone.

ACCOLADES AND AWARDS

Under her leadership, the company has earned some remarkable accolades. In 2019, it was named one of the Top Predictive Analytics companies by the CIO magazine. In 2020, it was featured in the ‘INC 5000 Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in the US’ (ranked 1220 on the annual list of companies with three-year revenue growth of 368%). The same year, it was also awarded the ‘INC 5000 NY Metro Regional Award’ presented to the fastest growing companies. In 2020, it was named the ‘Top AI Solution Provider’ by Retail Tech Media. Enterprise World recognised it for ‘Transforming Healthcare Analytics.’ In 2022, My Tech featured AW among the ‘Top 10 AI’ Healthcare Solution Providers.

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Ms. Subramaniam draws inspiration from multiple sources, from her seniors, colleagues, partners and subordinates alike. She strives to learn and imbibe the best from all around, and believes in the ability of ordinary individuals to achieve extraordinary things. According to her, the power of a committed collective team working towards a meaningful purpose is greater than anything else.

Mr. Sourav Ghosh joined S Jalan & Co. as an Associate Advocate and rapidly rose to the level of an Equity Partner within three years. He brought a fresh perspective to the company and proved to be instrumental in its pan-India expansion. During his years in the firm, Mr. Ghosh has expanded the business and set up branches offices in Delhi and Mumbai and is currently expanding the business in Chennai and Hyderabad. Mr. Ghosh has built a name for himself as a trusted solicitor in the legal fraternity. He advises on legal solutions, business-oriented legal issues, litigation, and transactional deals. His loyal clientele includes many multinational companies that have stayed with him for his legal expertise for over a decade.

LEADERSHIP PAR EXCELLENCE

With his entrepreneurial mindset, Mr. Ghosh started young and has managed to build his legacy. He envisioned the company’s expansion soon after joining it and worked steadily to go about it. With the help of his leadership skills, Mr. Ghosh formed a core team of Associate Partners and Equity Partners at the company who help run its offices. His core belief is to prioritise client satisfaction and provide them with the best possible solutions. He truly believes that this ability to manage client expectations efficiently is one of his biggest strengths. His legal acumen, vision, and leadership skills have been his aids in coming so far in his journey. His in depth knowledge of legal structures and administrative skills has helped him provide state-of-the-art solutions to clients who have little or no knowledge about the legal process. Mr. Ghosh has also participated and represented the clients of the firm in international and commercial arbitrations in South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vienna.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

It is his unmatched dedication and hard work that Mr. Ghosh has been recognised by the industry many times. Recently, he was named in the Legal Powerlist 2020 and 2021 by Forbes magazine in the category of Top Managing Partners of India. He was awarded the Lex Falcon Award, Singapore Chapter, for the ‘10 years’ experience’ category for 2022, in recognition of his contribution to the legal industry. In addition, in 2022, he won the Outstanding Leadership Award at Law 2.0 Conference, Dubai Chapter.

Mr. Ghosh also tries to serve the underserved using his legal prowess by working pro bono. He truly believes that justice is everyone’s right. Therefore, he tries to promote justice through fair procedures that help him uphold the country’s legal ethics and practices. Under his aegis, a pro bono initiative, ‘Access to Justice,’ is managed by his company, and he actively supports the initiative. Mr. Ghosh believes that the true purpose of doing pro bono work is to provide trusted legal services to the poor and needy and promote a culture where every legal professional thinks of pro bono as a standard norm. He believes that professionals like him must lead by example and make everyone aware of their legal rights irrespective of their socio-economic conditions. For pro bono, he supports the rights of senior citizens, children, differently abled, labour and workplace ethics, women, and environment. To further this cause, he plans to offer his legal services to social entrepreneurs and start-ups in the nascent stage. Leaders like Mr. Sourav Ghosh, who strive to bring about a certain balance in society, inspire the new generation. His hard work, tireless passion for his craft, and determination make him stand out from the rest.

Mr. Sengupta has duly established his name in the sphere of General Commercial Litigation through his extensive experience in Arbitration before Tribunals and Commercial Litigations in different High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. His experience in the legal sector and dealing in corporate transactions, strategy making and litigations alongwith his optimistic attitude has always been favourable. A key part of the firm, he has provided legal advice on various subjects like bank guarantees matters, banking solutions, infrastructural project advisory, matters related to RBI and FEMA, international arbitrations and infrastructural arbitrations. He has also given legal opinion and advisory, and conducted several corporate documentation, including mergers, acquisition and drafting of mining leases and shareholders agreements; and real estate documentation. In addition, he has undertaken pro bono works as well as CSR activities beyond his scope of work so that legal amenities can reach those who need it the most. He has mostly dealt with causes like rights of senior citizens, children, differently abled, women, and labour, and matters of workplace ethics and environment. He has also assisted social entrepreneurs to enable them to carry out their missions of positive social change and improve the lives of the poor and disenfranchised.

IDEAS AND JOURNEYS

With his business acumen and a mind-set towards driving business growth, protect rights, minimise risk and assure compliance, Mr. Sengupta has ensured that the idea of leadership is not towards validation of designations, but towards creating an approach that meets both the ends of the spectrum. This approach will then lead to the well-being of the team and success of the firm. He believes in the formation of a compassionate team that not only ventures into different contemporary laws, but also creates impact through justice. According to him, it is significant to identify up-and-coming professionals who have the skill set and ability to lead. Investing time and energy in their training is what makes him certain that he is not only contributing to the company’s collective growth, but also enhancing the quality of the legacy that the legal fraternity is about.

VISION

Mr. Sengupta has duly been committed towards the growth of the wider legal fraternity where he continues to contribute towards new avenues of law. His major contributions have been towards exploration on the Legal Domain of Sports Law and Art Law, and other growing legal avenues such as Brand Management Laws. He perceives that the growth of technology is an opportunity towards embittering the legal profession and continues to critically study and examine the effects of AI in the legal profession. He believes in collective growth and fostering the legal fraternity as a whole, and so aims to set up a professional institution which can provide practical training and orientation to law students, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practice.

AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

For his work, Mr. Sengupta has been awarded the Lex Falcon Award 2022 for the Singapore Chapter. He has been a part of various conferences and legal events to ensure that quality legal education continues to be imparted and opportunities are created for young lawyers. He has also been part of Lex Witness’ webinar, and seminars and conferences.

Mr. Bhasin founded Marmo Solutions in 2013 with a small fund. The company specialises in high-quality adhesives, polishing and post-polishing solutions, cleaners, stain removers, fillers, sealers, protectors, and strengtheners, as well as services to help its clients stay ahead of the competition. Over the years, the company, under his direction, has emerged as a market leader in marble adhesives, tile adhesives, and other stone cleaning products for residential and commercial buildings. Today, Marmo Solutions has earned the trust of renowned builders and architects. The company also has a reputation for innovation and staying ahead of trends.

A VISIONARY

Mr. Bhasin’s entrepreneurial quest was inspired by numerous unresolved marble and tile repair issues that labourers experienced while executing a job. His unique vision was to educate the public about this unregulated market. He also aims to empower people to make informed decisions about their choices when purchasing adhesives and cleaners for marble and other stone-type substances used in construction.

He claims that international brands are currently dominating the marble adhesive/cleaners industry as Indian consumers consider European, German, or Italian brands to be superior to homegrown brands. This mindset contributes to the success of international brands in the Indian market, as they continue to capture the majority of the consumer base.

Mr. Bhasin’s goal is to educate people that Indian products are just as good as international brands. His unwavering efforts have resulted in a shift in this mindset. Consequently, many Indian players are slowly starting to make a comeback, with more consumers recognising the quality and value of these products.

QUALITY COMES FIRST

Mr. Bhasin took his company to new heights of success based on the quality and performance of his products. He ensures that their products adhere to the highest safety and durability standards, making them ideal for use in various settings.

His honesty and commitment to excellence have earned his company a reputation for producing reliable, long-lasting products that customers can trust.

A PEOPLE PERSON

Mr. Bhasin believes that every experience can be a source of learning. He says every individual has a unique tale to tell, and he values learning from them.

The visionary is constantly inspired by the stories of those he meets. He is also an active listener who takes the time to understand the diverse perspectives of others. He draws inspiration from everyone he meets in life.

Being a people person, he believes in growing alongside his team. He takes pride in cultivating a sense of camaraderie and collaboration among his team members, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.

DRIVEN BY VALUES

Mr. Bhasin believes that honesty is the best policy and the foundation of a successful life and career. He always ensures he is honest with his clients and colleagues, and he holds himself to the same standard of honesty when dealing with personal matters.

Navin founded Parabellum International in 2010 while he was a university student with no experience. Nevertheless, he was optimistic that he could build a WA-headquartered company with deep resources that would provide compelling careers for its people and long-term partnerships based on service delivery that would add real value to its clients.

The company quickly gained traction and is now a thriving global leader in emergency response, healthcare, risk management, and training services. A well-defined strategy and inclusive leadership have allowed him to lead the company to become a market leader in the Emergency Services, Medical & Safety Industries. Today, the organisation provides its clients with a wide array of services, including firefighting and emergency response services, medical services, health, safety and emergency management systems, emergency response vehicle and equipment hire, sales, design & maintenance services, and emergency response and medical training. The leader spends equal time with his clients, the industry, and his business. With a broader peripheral vision, he strives to stay ahead of his competitors by ensuring Parabellum always adds value.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Navin started Parabellum International with just two people, and took only a few weeks to grow to 25 employees. With his unwavering effort, the ambitious leader catapulted the organisation to new heights of success. He says, “The strain was immense, but everyone tackled it together and worked hard to build our company, and Parabellum International was born as a result.”

Today, the company is a thriving business with offices worldwide and hundreds of employees. Its proven operational experience in high-risk and remote locations is unsurpassed in the onshore and offshore oil, gas, mining, resources, energy, government, defence and waste sectors.

Navin founded Parabellum on a set of core values and beliefs that form the foundation and guiding principles of the company. He emphasises the significance of agility, transparency, and making a difference in the lives of others, which sets him apart as a leader. These values also shape the organisation’s actions, decisions, and overall culture. He recognises that agility is critical for success in today’s fast-paced and constantly evolving business environment. Thus, he encourages his team to be nimble, adaptable, and open to new ideas and approaches. Likewise, by fostering an environment of transparency, Navin sets the tone for a positive and productive work culture.

Lastly, Navin and his team are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Through his business practices, community involvement, and philanthropic efforts, he aims to make a difference and leave a lasting legacy. These core values also serve as a rallying point for his employees and help them create a sense of purpose and meaning within the company.

PEOPLE COME FIRST

Under Navin’s leadership, Parabellum International’s key priority is to ensure the safety of its clients’ projects and deliver “measurable value” throughout the entire project life cycle so that its clients can meet their project deadlines and budgets. To ensure the successful completion of projects, the team strives to continuously monitor and improve processes and communication while delivering value driven results. This approach has led the company to emerge as a trusted partner for delivering top-notch results at any stage in the life cycle of a project. Parabellum’s team of dedicated experts led by Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, Jessica Keogh, support client’s projects in all phases, from exploration to operations, in the short, medium, and long term. They go the extra mile to ensure that their client’s requirements are met with the utmost dedication and precision. They are dedicated to bringing the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality to their clients, providing the best outcomes for even the most complex tasks.

MAJOR CAREER MILESTONE

Navin is a shining example of success. Over the years, he has accomplished several milestones that have elevated his company to the top. His company was awarded its first contract based on its excellent service standards, demonstrating that its innovative approach was well-received and promising. While developing Parabellum, Navin cultivated an inclusive and diverse leadership style that is completely immersed with his workers and clientele. Navin appreciates the importance of teamwork and works closely with his team, collaborating on ideas while fostering a culture of open communication. He also strives to build solid relationships with clients, seeking to understand their needs and finding creative solutions to their challenges.

The young business leader had to take risks since he was starting from scratch. Navin, always the entrepreneur, understood the importance of measured risk taking from a young age which he used his savings as capital to start his own business. These savings allowed him to cover the initial costs associated with starting a new venture. He also borrowed money to buy the significant assets he needed to fulfil contracts. During the first two years, Navin did not collect a salary, ensuring the company had enough cash to grow. Instead, he invested his money to ensure the company had a bright future. He believes in setting realistic expectations to deliver the best possible product or service. “This mantra not only drives our operations, but also shapes our corporate culture,” he says.

A SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS LEADER

Navin’s commitment to the community is a substantive part of his business strategy. Over the years, he has facilitated the development of state-based skills through indigenous collaboration. Furthermore, he took the lead in developing skills from the ground up in Western Australia to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parabellum is deeply committed to minimising his organisation’s environmental footprint by consistently selecting products and equipment that cause the least harm to the environment.

REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Navin has received acknowledgements regarding his leadership from his peers, clients, and colleagues. He is a winner of Western Australia’s Business News 40 under 40, which is a recognition of the brightest young business leaders in Western Australia. Navin is now pursuing the top position in the APAC region for providing privatised services in emergency management, medical care, risk management and training services. He also aims to expand further into government and defence services where Parabellum can continue to make a difference in the lives’ of people around the world.

SUPERLATIVE CREDENTIALS

Mr. Harish Poojari holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Mumbai University. Before commencing his entrepreneurial journey, he began his career in human resources. He focused his attention on bridging the gap between employees and the organisation, which grew his interest in operations.

Today, Mr. Poojari, the Founder and CEO of Innovinc Aspire Infratech Solutions Private Limited, is known as an expert in developing the latest innovations in the industry. As a result of his vision, the company saw significant financial and business growth. The entrepreneur has set a precedent in infrastructure development by delivering exceptionally for the turnkey tolls and road construction projects allocated by the state governments.

A FUTURISTIC APPROACH

Due to his strategic abilities, solid competence, and great business sense, he stands tall in the infrastructure sector. His organisational and leadership abilities set him apart from the competition. Owing to his dedicated and unwavering efforts, the business quickly expanded to four states.

Currently, the firm is operating in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, with ongoing and upcoming projects. Possessing true entrepreneurial skills, Mr. Poojari introduced technologies to the firm for building smooth roadways connectivity that are safe and reliable.

The visionary leader was able to achieve significant milestones by constructing high-quality roads and a toll collection system throughout India’s western and southern regions.

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

Mr. Poojari is committed to sustainable construction and adapting to future changes by placing it at the centre of his business’s expansion plan. Under his direction, the firm aims to be a turnkey provider of renewable energy resources and end-to-end infrastructure deployment by 2025.

The firm recently launched Innovinc Aspire Renewable Energy Solutions Private Limited under his leadership. Assemblers, fabricators, and dealers will be based with this subsidiary company specializing in lithium batteries, lithium ion batteries, and other renewable energy systems based on solar energy.

A relentless pursuer of perfection, Mr. Poojari did not leave any stone unturned in making his companies succeed. As a result, both companies have received ISO certifications for implementing top-notch standards in their operations.

Dr. J. C. Chaudhry is a pioneer who has set benchmarks in the spheres of entrepreneurship and leadership. His work is immensely inspiring and gives everyone a lesson in perseverance, dedication, and patience. Dr. Chaudhry is the man behind one of India’s largest and most successful test preparatory institute –Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL). After taking it to an absolute pinnacle of success, he sold it to Byju’s last year and is now the Chairman of the entity. He is also a numerologist with an experience of almost 4 decades. Numerology has been a long standing passion for him and in 2018, he decided to start yet another journey. Dr. Chaudhry established Chaudhry Nummero Pvt. Ltd. (CNPL) to give his passion a very meaningful turn. He truly believes that numbers rule our life and favorable numbers attract good luck and success. He set up CNPL to spread this awareness amongst the people and help people achieve the best in their life with the wisdom of Numerology. He has been following his passion for Numerology for a long time but with CNPL he made sure that he shares that skill with others and alleviates people’s problems. He is one of the most famous Numerologists in India.

JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

Today, Aakash is a name synonymous with the most premium and successful coaching institute in India. It is a brand known for delivering focused and quality coaching and is a leader in the whole paradigm shift that happened in India when it comes to competitive exam coaching. It is all down to Dr. Chaudhry’s persistent hard work and vision that he had for Aakash. Born in 1949 in a small town of Haryana called Hathin, Dr. Chaudhry always dreamt big. His humble beginnings only strengthened his desire to do something grand in life. He focused hard on his studies and completed his Master’s degree in Science (Botany) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science(BITS), Pilani, Rajasthan in 1972.Soon after completing his studies, he started his professional journey as a teacher at Vaish College, in Bhiwani, Haryana. He taught at the college from 1972-73 and then he moved to New Delhi where he taught at the Hansraj Model School. He then moved to Delhi Administration schools where he became the Principal through the UPSC in 1993. It was during his journey as a teacher that he realized that there was a huge gap in the coaching segment in the country. At the time, coaching centres were not at all known in India and it was an extremely unorganized sector. Dr. Chaudhry saw it as an opportunity to carve his niche and started Aakash in his house with just 12students. In his first batch only, 7 out of 12 students cleared the tests and word spread quickly about his small setup. Rest as they say is history.

THE NEXT BIG LEAP

Dr. Chaudhry has always been known for his commitment to teaching and being a strong pillar of strength for students all across the country. His endeavors all through his life have been to support students who have dreams in their eyes. With more than 33 years of operational experience, he sets an excellent example of how nothing is impossible if you keep working sincerely for it. A motivational speaker, philanthropist, educationist, and powerful orator; he dons many hats and each with equal panache. Next to teaching, he has always had another passion too. He has been interested in Numerology for quite a lot of years. He is intrigued by how numbers and human life are enigmatically interconnected and has always been learning more about it. A few years back he decided that he wants to take it up to a bigger level and spread this knowledge and awareness. For most establishing a giant like Aakash and keeping it consistently on the top for decades is the dream run. But for him, the journey started again when he started CNPL and it took the same trajectory of persistence, success, and reaching the highest pinnacle. This is evident in the fact that Dr. Chaudhry won the 1st-ever Guinness World Record in Numerology and the first world record of 2022. Dr. Chaudhry also has been associated with the fields of Vastu Shastra, Gems and Stones, Nature, and Mudras. He is a well-renowned orator as well as writer. He has authored 2 books on numerology – “Advanced Numerology” & “Prractical Numerology” and 2 books on Vastu – “Fundamentals of Vastu” and “ABC of Vastu Shastra”. His other publications include ‘You and Your Gems’, ‘Meditation’, ‘Chakras’, ‘iThink’, ‘Success A few steps away’, ‘Rungs of the Ladder’, ‘Nature-The Best Cure’ and ‘Mudra-Healthy Life at your Fingertips’. He is a passionate leader who works not only for himself but for everyone associated with him. He aims to take everyone along the path to success. He is a firm believer of Karma and that hard work will bear fruits sooner or later. “I believe in taking quick, instinctive decisions. It is better to cut the cord in life than to endure pain,” Dr. Chaudhry says.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Dr. Chaudhry’s entrepreneurial prowess and business acumen have been recognized far and wide. He has been presented with many awards to honor his diligent work and efforts.

He was awarded the most prestigious ‘Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Memorial National Teachers’ Award in 2002 for the services rendered to schools and the community. Some other notable awards include the ‘Person of the Year Award 2015-16’ by AsiaOne at Abu Dhabi; ‘Person of the Year Award and Life Time Achievement’ at India-UAE Business and Social Forum IN 2017; key Note Speaker on ‘Role of Numerology in business growth and personal life’ at the Indo- European Investors Meet 2018 at St. James Court, Taj Hotel, London; ‘Global Education Leaders Award’ for Shaping the Dreams of Millions of Medical & Engineering Aspirants at India UAE Partnership Summit (IUPS) 2018 held at Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai; ‘Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award’ by Deshabhimani Charitable Society in October 2019 for his outstanding contribution in the field of Education, Healthcare, Motivational Speech & Writing. His Guinness World Record in Numerology which had the most viewers on his first YouTube Live Session was the first such Guinness World Record. The lessons that can be learned from Dr. Chaudhry range from perseverance to staying relevant through different phases. He ensured that his first venture Aakash stayed relevant throughout the entire time he was at the helm. His second innings as an entrepreneur through CNPL has also been true to this trait. Finding his growth as a renowned Numerologist in a country like India where there is no dearth of astrologers, numerologists and the likes is no easy feat. Dr. Chaudhry is a truly passionate man who knows how to make dreams a reality. “My dream is to put Numerology on the global map.”To realize this dream, Dr. Chaudhry has established the International Numerology Forum (INF) a platform to connect numerologists worldwide. He is also now planning to open an institute –the Indian Institute of Numerology (IIN), which will be an institute of international standards and will produce the world’s finest numerologists. His venture ‘Chaudhry Nummero’ is also undergoing massive global expansion. They have opened the first branch in Dubai and several branches are in the pipeline including NewYork, London, and Australia. Dr. Chaudhry is truly a visionary who has worked tirelessly to transform the world around him. He has taken it upon himself to share the valuable lessons that he has learned all through his life as an academician, entrepreneur, and numerologist to guide the younger generation towards success and empowerment.

Courtesy of Mr. Ali Kochra’s diligence and consistency, Kochra Realty is a well-recognised company in the market today. His primary focus is to transform stressed projects into successful and profitable ones. He ensures timely delivery, quality lifestyle, and value creation. Each project is undertaken after a thorough analysis.

Mr. Kochra is one of the youngest entrants in the real estate sector. In a short period, he has spread his business in many upscale localities such as Bandra, Andheri, and other premium suburbs of Mumbai. He plans to start with the development of around seven projects this year.

The strength and credibility of the developer could be seen in the upcoming project, Aadhayay, which was stuck for ten years before Mr. Kochra decided to take it up. Now, after a decade, this first chapter, Aadhayay in their book of success, is due for delivery this year. Mr. Kochra’s hard work helped him achieve the Best Emerging Realty Brands Award by ET Best Brands Awards in 2022. He also bagged the Emerging Real Estate Company Award by Lokmat-Network 18 Awards 2022.

COMMITTED TO CUSTOMERS

Mr. Kochra and his team have set a firm footing among the other reputed real estate agents in Mumbai by ensuring customer safety and customer satisfaction. He prefers to build a regular clientele and add new clients on the referral of his existing clients.

The team of Kochra Realty has insider knowledge of the workings of the Mumbai realty market and each project is approached keeping the end user in mind. Mr. Kochra is aware of the wide gap in the real estate market. Therefore, he takes up distressed projects and turns them into functional and aspirational spaces for living. He surpasses the customers’ expectations by creating modern real estate marvels at affordable prices.

GOLDEN RULES OF INVESTMENT

Mr. Kochra helps his clients to invest smartly by following the real estate market’s golden rules. He firmly believes that a reasonable investor must be thoroughly knowledgeable about the fundamentals of investment and aware of his assets, expenses, and income. Then, he emphasises on setting a specific investment goal for financial independence. Then, working on long-term goals with better value is always good.

In addition, Mr. Kochra advises that one should invest in properties with a positive cash flow and a higher rate of return. In his view, location also plays a significant role, as it is critical to attracting the right tenants. He follows these factors to achieve success in his professional and personal life.

A STRONG PILLAR FOR THE TEAM

Mr. Kochra has successfully built a team that can contribute to his vision and turn challenging projects into successful ones. The business model is designed around robust processes that can easily unlock potential from a difficult task. He has successfully negotiated with the government, developers, and customers, and other stakeholders.

As a leader, Mr. Kochra trusts his team and keeps things simple. He does not believe in enforcing his views and ideas on the workforce, but instead gives them the opportunity to think and ideate, and he stands by them as a pillar when solving their problems.

Armed with an engineering and MBA degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mr. Richard moved to the Gulf in the year 2000 with dreamy eyes and a dream to change the world. He started his career in 2000 in Muscat and then came to UAE in 2003. He dabbled in a lot of roles until he realised that sales is where his passion and calling lay. He then stuck to the sales sector and worked in different organisations until 2012 when he joined Garlock, a leading sealing products manufacturer headquartered in the United States.

The position at Garlock proved to be a turning point in Mr. Richard’s career, as it is here that he was exposed to a global work culture and explored various leadership programs. He got many reality checks about his professional journey and got attuned to his career goals – where he lies and what he wants to achieve.

TRANSITIONING FROM AN EMPLOYEE TO AN EMPLOYER

He worked through the ranks at Garlock, started as a Sales Manager and went on to become General Manager for Middle-East and Africa. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Garlock decided to close down the physical offices in the Middle East. This proved to be the biggest pivot in Mr. Richard’s career. This is when he decided to start his own company and Erith was born. He offered Garlock to run their Middle East business under Erith and the rest as they say is history.

Interestingly, Garlock had offered him a position in the US, but he turned it down because he did not want to abandon his team in the UAE. He chose to stay back and start from scratch and help whomever he can. This perfectly describes his character and commitment to his people.

He followed his passion and built a company when most of the companies were either downsizing their scale of operations or shutting down. Established in August 2020, with just nine employees, Erith Group grew in no time. The advantage of starting under extreme circumstances is that the worst was already over. When Mr. Richard and his team overcame the pandemic, it made the company recession-proof, sustainable and a responsible business. Since its inception, the Group has been forthcoming in hiring the right individuals and now has over 30 professionals.

Mr. Richard recently opened an office in Chennai, India – the Group’s first overseas office and that reflects a strong growth trajectory. This new office is the company’s fifth office apart from three regional offices and its headquarters in the UAE.

A PEOPLE’S PERSON ALL THE WAY

When Garlock shut down its Middle East operations, Mr. Richard was acutely aware of its effect on the people who worked there. The loss of livelihoods and stranded families was a disheartening thought and that is the reason Mr. Richard offered to take over their operations – to support the employees.

It was at that time that he decided to help whomever he can by taking them on board at Erith Group. His belief was clear – to work together in a transparent manner for a common goal. He is a believer in teamwork and clear communication and that is what is followed at the Erith Group. “If we tell the team the ‘why’ and ‘what’ we want to achieve, the qualified professionals will work to figure out the ‘how’, the right team will do it better than I can,” he says.

Mr. Richard values clarity of thought more than anything else. As a leader, he leads his team by communicating his vision clearly time and again. The ambitious and inspring leader leads by example and shows the team that the ultimate vision of the organisation is what guides him.

PRIORITISE AND MOVE FORWARD

The Erith Group is now a leading supplier of high-quality, high-end sealing products and solutions to the key players in energy, power, chemicals, nuclear, metal, mining and other vital sectors. There are three business units – manufacturing, industrial engineering and healthcare segment. Mr. Richard believes, it has only been possible by believing in himself and his team
together.

Another vital piece in the puzzle was to be aware of the overall strategy of the country they were operating out of. For instance, in the UAE, local manufacturing is given priority and companies that contribute to the GDP by exporting more and importing less are valued – these factors were crucial when Mr. Richard was formulating his company’s overall vision and goals. Prioritising the country’s strategy and aligning his goals with that has really been instrumental in achieving whatever he has done so far.

Another important factor that has contributed to his success has been keeping a customer-centric approach. Not only did he successfully turn over the business from Garlock, but also made sure that none of the customers felt any disruption during the transition. He always ensures that the customers feel valued and feel a sense of growth when they are attached to Erith. “Be closer to your customer and always hear what they are saying and you will achieve great results,” he says.

HERE’S TO THE FUTURE

The transition from an employee to an entrepreneur was the greatest gift for Mr. Richard. “It was the high point of my career,” he shares. He believed in himself and the people who went along with him and together moved on to create something great.

Only a couple of years into the business, the journey for Mr. Richard and Erith Group has just begun. It is his dream to make it into a name that is one of the most trusted advisors in the industry.

From being a product supply company, Mr. Richard wants the Group to become a manufacturer of all high-quality products. He has already started this transition and has brought in the best available cutting edge machinery. He started his own manufacturing plant in October 2022.

In the near future, Mr. Richard wants to make Erith a 360-degree firm that gives customers an end-to-end experience. He started by providing high-quality products, added manufacturing and now plans to add servicing as per the customers’ requirements. This will attain his second goal – to become a group advisor for the customers’. At the end of the day, Mr. Richard is a humble man who finds inspiration in the simplest of things. He counts his wife as his biggest support system for standing by him in all circumstances. He draws inspiration from his parents who always instilled the right values in him and feels indebted to Mr. Mike Faulkner from Garlock who acted as a guide and mentor to him during his time at the company.

It is the trait of a true leader who values people, be it his family, employees, or customers. A true leader knows that it’s the people who make or break any enterprise.

Mr. Richard’s story is one of inspiration, passion and determination, but one aspect that stands out in his entrepreneurial journey is his cause. He started the journey to support others in need and as they say, what goes around always comes around.